Thursday, August 16, 2012

FOP Letter

We have now received "the letter" from about 40 or 50 different people. We have been aware of its existence for about a week now.

It was sent to us and Shaved before it was ever presented to the FOP Board, and we deleted more than a few references to it for a number of reasons.

First up, we couldn't verify it was an actual letter.

Second, we had no intention of being used by one of the parties involved to bolster their side of the argument that will, almost without a doubt, end up in the courts.

Third, we are in the midst of what will probably be the most brutal contract negotiations in FOP history and we judged that at the moment, the letter didn't serve any purpose except to distract from the ongoing events - a sideshow so to speak.

We expect "the letter" will continue making the rounds throughout districts and units in short order. It's particularly merciless in its criticisms of some guy who heads the organization. We've heard much of it before (immature, self-centered, disrespectful, disorganized, etc.). We've seen next to nothing that dissuades us that any of it is untrue as evidenced by other lawsuits, columns written, complaints at the meetings and confidences shared.

As you read "the letter" (and we're pretty sure you all will within two weeks), you can make your judgements. "Where there's smoke, there's fire." And from where we're sitting and what we've seen, there's a giant fucking blaze burning over on West Washington.

Their sister Tracey was the head of Special Events under Mayor Richard M Daley.

Their Daddy was the Commander of ERPS until he was dumped for a large scandal.

Their Uncle Dave Shields was the Chief Judge of the Cook County Chancery Division. He was indicted in Operation Gaylord/Gambat and sent to prison for years. He recently passed away and both Mikey and Dan were at the funeral in Glenview, Il.

Karen Shields currently sits on the bench in Cook County and is Mikey and Dan's first cousin.

The Shields family are ardent cogs in the wheel of the Chicago Machine/Democratic Party.

History has proven and continues to prove this family is all about themselves and is not beyond extreme corruption.

Former Chicago Police Officer Robert Cooley aided the FBI in taking down Judge Shields and 19 other crooked judges. These judges fixed cases from homicide to agg battery on a PO for $.

One person you can thank for taking the wind out of this tyrant's sails is J. Garrido. You got to give the guy credit, even after losing a couple of elections, he still has the working policeman's heart in mind. Shield's complained to his lackeys about John doing the right thing and texting this goof non-stop for being a coward and not endorsing S. Stoppa when they should have. Kudos to John. In 2015 all of his enemies will be begging for forgiveness for not backing him, because he has always been the REAL POLICE!

Is it possible to remove this asshole from office? Anyone know if there is a way to do that? What an utter failure, sellout, you name it. This guy better have another job lined up because if he comes back to patrol he'll be treated like a leper...as he should be.

Poor little Mikey Shields. He had big aspirations to run for Alderman of the 41st Ward against O'Connor. Now, with yet another nail in his coffin, it looks like his political hopes are going to be dashed.

Mikey, you really should have been a bit more careful in picking your fights. Payback can be relentless and without mercy.

Mike Sheilds has always been a spoiled cock sucker and his brother has always been a self promoter, bragging about protecting and flying the smashing pumpkins. They're nothing like their dad. Very sad.

This is off topic. I weasn't sure how to get you an email to pass info on to you.

I stopped for coffee on my way to work & heard on the radio that on Sunday morning McJerseyshore will be on WVON 102.7 to talk and answer questions. The show starts at 6am.

Maybe some of us should get on the phones and grill him some what. Ask him questions and see just how much he will lie. We will also want to see if he spreads some more of his liberal lies about whos fault it is that there is all this violence going on in the city.

Also I was wondering seeing as tho there are quite a few media people always coming on here if maybe you could set up a post to the side that is always up that we can send post that indicate when & where shootings are taking place & just how many people are being shot. This way the media will know just how much of a spin & covering up the city is doing.

Did anyone see the Tribune reported very late last night so to hide the story that Commander Brian Thompson and the City of Chicago are being sued for Shakman violations for dumping senior white bodyguards and hiring new guards immediately after Rham was elected? The suit alleges Rham kept on the newer, less experienced-minority guards and dumped the senior white guards so Rham could bring in his own white guards that coincidentally volunteered their own time during the election. Terry Hilliard who is a Long time family friend and play uncle of Commander Thompson said the secret service helped picked the guards that stayed on the detail

Stoppa couldn't even answer the most basic questions posed by the political action committee. She was totally unqualified.

I was a Garrido fan prior to this, but you have to question his motives when he supports a candidate like this. For Garrido to go to war with the FOP, which was quite generous to him, over an issue like this is puzzling to say the least.

This letter and it's contents was corroborated by 3 of FOP's elected officials who share the offices. It is 100% true. No exaggerations, only fact. If you have a friend down at the lodge, call and find out yourself. This guy is so bad, even his inner circle is dissolving, but that extra 24000 bucks a year keep them there. Shields was a huge mistake.

The letter was one sided, because that is what people do. They present their side of the case. It is not their responsibility to present the other side of the case. The analogy could be made Romney should present Obama's case - not!

Their sister Tracey was the head of Special Events under Mayor Richard M Daley.

Their Daddy was the Commander of ERPS until he was dumped for a large scandal.

Their Uncle Dave Shields was the Chief Judge of the Cook County Chancery Division. He was indicted in Operation Gaylord/Gambat and sent to prison for years. He recently passed away and both Mikey and Dan were at the funeral in Glenview, Il.---

Further clarification on Chicago History: It was Operation Greylord, not Gaylord. Are you the same guy that called the hit man from Godfather one Luke Abrazzi?

II really don't care how Sell Out Shields treats his paralegal. I care that Pussy German and him sold us out for Madigan. Get ready to get ass raped on this contract. Mikey is an empty suit. See back on the beat, KID

Bring back Bella...oh, wait. He retired, is relaxing and laughing at what a mess this little boy has caused. Great job Hairgels, "we gotta get rid of the dinosaurs". Well you succeeded. Don't you dare complain!

O.T. Whats the deal with Mayor Daley's bodyguards sueing the city because they were dumped? Dont they remember the only way they made it to be a bodyguard is because of their political ties not there great police work. Get over yourselves

Anonymous said... 1) We are f-ed in contract negotiations. The city intends on eating us alive.

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Rahm thought he was going to screw the teachers and it didn't happen. But it may be to our advantage to be the last labor unit to settle. If the economy picks up after the election that could a plus for us. The a-holes in Springfield worry me more in the short term.

Hey - all you guys/ gals thinking about running for FOP -remember that if you want the job don't pull a Shields and host fundraisers. This ain't a politicians job, and you don't need thousands of dollars to run for this position.

One person you can thank for taking the wind out of this tyrant's sails is J. Garrido. You got to give the guy credit, even after losing a couple of elections, he still has the working policeman's heart in mind. Shield's complained to his lackeys about John doing the right thing and texting this goof non-stop for being a coward and not endorsing S. Stoppa when they should have. Kudos to John. In 2015 all of his enemies will be begging for forgiveness for not backing him, because he has always been the REAL POLICE!

8/16/2012 03:17:00 AM

What the hell are you talking about???? Your writing skills suck detective.

Anonymous said...I expect the worst contact ever with these imbeciles running the show.

Dineen, Nolan and Donaghue were all light years ahead of this trainwreck.

Yes, I proudly voted for Bella.

8/16/2012 01:26:00 AM

Those morons gave us crap contracts as I recall. Remember the contract the entire membership voted down, but was shoved up our ass? That was Nolan, Donaghue, Bella, and the rest of the citywide team's fault. Remember our now expired contract? AWESOME...not.Oh...and who was the moron from the "citywide team" that wrote about the jam a copper got himself into in the news letter. That could have been handled,quietly,with some suspension time, but nooooo...those idiots wrote about it and tipped off the media. Whola! The copper gets fired by Cline and prosecutedby the CCSA for a slap. I would have to go back thru news letters to be sure, but I think Bella wrote the article. Either way those fucknuts should have been careful of what they put in the news letter. As far as I'm concerned there is only one criteria to judge Shields, the next contract we get. Not the adjective filled screed of some broad who has "panic attacks".

Who writes a letter to the FOP board supposedly airing Mike's dirty laundry then asks for a severance package? A disgruntled, recently fired employee, that's who! The only mistake the FOP made in this instance was hiring her in her first place.

Joe voluntarily departed ERPS after he told Rodriguez that Whigham was dumping good P.O.'s and replacing them with dogs and civilians recommended by Alderman Beavers.That turned out to be true when first the IAD locked up one of the civilians for trying to steal 13 kilos of cocaine and then the FBI locked up one of the P.O's for stealing 20 kilos.

Joe also was a war hero. He received two silver stars and a purple heart while serving with the 4th Infantry Division in the central highlands of Viet Nam.

John G., the shyster lawyer, golf club hustler, is one of the ones responsible for the mass emailing. I was gonna say he was a politician but I'd use that term loosely since he never won an election. Jealousy over Shields will get you no where John.

Anyone smart enough to competently run our union isnt on this job. A labor attorney should run the union similar to a CEO. With board members all being elected police officers. Why anyone voted for this idiot Shields is a mystery. He came from the pension board which has damaged our pension beyond repair. So what do you guys do? You make him Fop president. Typical chicago thinking.

I will go even farther on Lt. Joe Sheilds, he personally warned them of the scandal, he warned drunken Supt. Rodriguez that there were missing drugs. What was his reward...........he got dumped. Joe is a good man!

Google it: It's an eye opener....The Chancery Division is where important and often complex civil cases are heard. Chancery is a highly coveted assignment for many of the incumbent Judges marking time out at 26th and Cal, and the outlying courthouses. It is has also proven not to be immune to corruption as the 1991 conviction of former presiding judge David J. Shields on bribery charges proved.

Shields is a tool of the machine we are all duppedLoss ofHoliday PayUniform AllowanceDuty AvailP Days GoneMedical DaysOut of Grade PayMilitary PayLimit of LOAs

8/16/2012 03:03:00 PMI call bullshit on this one. For instance, military pay is guaranteed by city ordinance, not our contract. If you were a real police, you would know this. Stop spreading bullshit rumors to stir the pot.

Two words on an undercover audio tape did-in David Shields. The recording, made in Shields' courthouse chambers that had been secretly bugged by the FBI, was of a hushed conversation with politically connected lawyer Pasquale ''Pat'' De Leo. The discussion concerned a case that DeLeo wanted "fixed." Neither man knew that it was actually a bogus case put together by the FBI. Nevertheless, Shields is heard on tape telling DeLeo to "stall it."

De Leo was later convicted of acting as a "bagman" in the case for covert FBI stooge Cooley, who was cooperating with the government.

Mr. Shields served his sentence from 1992-95 at a federal prison camp in Duluth, Minnesota.

After his release, the ex-judge volunteered at a pair of charitable organizations; one for children with behavioral disorders and the other for unwed mothers.

Shields lived quietly until his death, although apparently never accepted his conviction. "I thought it was a silly suit" he is quoted as saying in a profile several years ago. "I don't think I've lost a single friend. Everyone's been friendly and supportive," agreeing with him that "it's all bunk."

His funeral is Monday morning at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St. Glenview, IL 60025.

"A house divided cannot stand." The City must laugh their assess off at us coppers because we are easily divided. Two coppers couldn't agree on a pizza topping. With all of the issues facing our membership such as pension, CTU, contract etc. we get all up in arms over a fired Secretary. Pathetic. You want Shields out there is a remedy in a year and half. But please, spear the rest of the membership the bullshit no confidence vote and other nonsense until the contract is over.

Their Uncle Dave Shields was the Chief Judge of the Cook County Chancery Division. He was indicted in Operation Gaylord/Gambat and sent to prison for years. He recently passed away and both Mikey and Dan were at the funeral in Glenview, Il.

You can prove this of course, right? Do you have a video of the funeral proceeding, sicko? No wonder why we are a Union so easily divided because we are infiltrated by morons like this.

duty availability will be replaced with a 1st and 3rd watch shift differential . This will be pensionable , but will knock out the 2nd watch and secretarial sworn officers . Taken to a vote , it'll win .

1 - People who get fired are apt to make shit up to get revenge. I also read the letter - it's 5 pages of the ramblings of a woman scorned whose motives are quite clear: to make Mike Shields and your FOP look bad and to make money. Also obvious from the letter is that the secretary harbors some animosity for Mrs. Shields. No doubt they had/have some kind of relationship at one time. And we all know how catty women (and some men) can be.

2 - Judge Dave Shields is NO relation to this Shields family. Have your facts straight before you libel someone, it may save you from monetary (lawsuit) or physical (ass kicking) problems someday. People dont take kindly to being lied about and having their good name dragged thru the mud. Not sure about any current sitting judge, but doubt it because we woulda heard about it a zillion times already on this blog from people who don't like your President.

My 2 cents:

A) everyone has a right (unfortunately some times) to file suit when theyve been "harmed". As officers you all know that these cases are frivolous the majority of the time (I believe the term is ghetto lottery). I'll withhold judgement until all the cards are on the table.

B) The timing of this letter being distributed neatly coincides with the FOP meeting the city for contract talks which was rumored to start off on bad ground. Things that make you go hhmmmm?????

C) that letter was addressed to FOP Board Members and was meant for their eyes only. To have it go viral tells me something possibly much more damning than a pissed off fired employee making claims that have to be proven/corroborated in a court of law: THERE IS A RAT(S) in your FOP that is leaking important documents/information. That rat sits high up in the FOP structure or at least has access to someone high up at FOP to have access to stuff like this. My concern for you all.....what ELSE has been purposely leaked and to who?? I doubt the secretary leaked it as that could potentially hurt her case, and she'd probably know this after working for lawyers for 25 years. Is someone trying to sabotage someone else over there? Are there still feelings of ill will between certain member(s) of the old regime and the new regime??? Might the city be involved with this fly in the ointment?? We know how much Rahm despises you folks.

Regardless of whats really going on with a fired employee, it quite a distraction that your FOP doesn't need right about now. And all the negative attention will only help the city as they try to ram it in your butts when your contract talks get underway. This type of stuff makes for a great real life soap opera. If we were in any city other than Chicago I'd think this was a joke.

- a civilian attorney who probably shouldnt have access to the letter but did

hey off topic. Look at your awards everyone in the clear system!!!! Everyone in the department was issued a complimentary letter "award" by the city. It was for the great job at NATO. Good work eveyrone, the complimentary letter is from the one and only mayor rahm emmanual. Gee, im so glad I got that from him.... farrrrrtttttttt, who gives a fuck. go stick the complimentary letter up your ass rahm.

Those morons gave us crap contracts as I recall. Remember the contract the entire membership voted down, but was shoved up our ass? That was Nolan, Donaghue, Bella, and the rest of the citywide team's fault. Remember our now expired contract? AWESOME...not.Oh...and who was the moron from the "citywide team" that wrote about the jam a copper got himself into in the news letter. That could have been handled,quietly,with some suspension time, but nooooo...those idiots wrote about it and tipped off the media. Whola! The copper gets fired by Cline and prosecutedby the CCSA for a slap. I would have to go back thru news letters to be sure, but I think Bella wrote the article. Either way those fucknuts should have been careful of what they put in the news letter.As far as I'm concerned there is only one criteria to judge Shields, the next contract we get. Not the adjective filled screed of some broad who has "panic attacks".

8/16/2012 01:46:00 PM

YOU MY FINE FEATHERED FRIEND, ARE A DUMBASS...

What have we lost financially when Bella was in the FOP? Did you lose any pay? Any sick days? Any uniform allowance? Any duty availability pay? Were you allowed to take time due?

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS YOU GOOF..

Your answer for the mindlessly impaired including you. NOTHING YOU IDIOT.

GET INFORMED. YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE THE LARGEST COLONOSCOPY OF ALL TIME BECAUSE OF LIL MIKEY..AKA PRESIDENT USELESS.....

O.T. Whats the deal with Mayor Daley's bodyguards sueing the city because they were dumped? Dont they remember the only way they made it to be a bodyguard is because of their political ties not there great police work. Get over yourselves

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Spot on.

The deal is those on the outs of the nice spot want back in, and perhaps there's some jealousy and/or racism goin' on.

I contacted the State FOP regarding the latest Shield's debacle. I learned that I'm not the only member that has been calling the State FOP regarding the way business is being conducted on West Washington. They have reached out to Shields, but he has turned his back on them. Interesting to say the least!

In order to get our Union back, every member needs to attend the September General meeting and demand answers from Shields. If the answers are unsatisfactory, we need to write a formal grievance to the State FOP and ask them to investigate Contract-gate, EEOC lawsuits, firings, and audit the financial books especially after the C. Bentivenga letter raised allegations of the misappropriation of union dues for political purposes.

The State FOP is fed up with the nonsense and will attend the September meeting if formally invited by the members. Kevin G. that's a hint to you to invite President Street. The State needs to see how fed up its members are with Shields.

I've heard rumors of a no confidence vote is looming over Shields. Now is the time FOP members to make that motion, and second that motion, to show that we're a unified force and will not tolerate the nonsense coming out of FOP.

FOP liasion overhead at the credit union just days ago on how this whole thing is gonna take another nasty turn: One of Lil Mikey's old partners from 018 or 019 was romantically involved with this secretary and may know some things that will be asked about under oath when this shitstorm goes to court. Ugly ugly UGLY!! B

Mike Shields runs the security at GENERAL IRON located within the 018 district. The owners of it are the LABKONS who are huge CONTRIBUTORS to RAHM EMANUEL. If anyone thinks that there isnt a direct LINK to the DEMOCRATIC MACHINE of CHICAGO than I have a bridge in Brooklyn for you to purchase too. SHIELDS will compromise this contract to the CITY. He cannot be trusted. He is in this for one person and that is MIKE SHIELDS!!!!!

Anonymous said...Hey - all you guys/ gals thinking about running for FOP -remember that if you want the job don't pull a Shields and host fundraisers. This ain't a politicians job, and you don't need thousands of dollars to run for this position.

8/16/2012 12:16:00 PM

MIke SHIELDS received $$$$$$ for his run for president from FINKLE STEEL and GENERAL IRON families. It is in excess of 20,000 bucks. Both Families are HUGE contributors to RAHM EMANUEL and the DEMOCRATIC MACHINE. FOLLOW THE $$$$$$$$$$$$$ people.

BTW: Ask SHILEDS how those CUFFLINGS he sent to RAHM EMANUEL worked out when he won the election. SHILEDS has been making deals long ago and will run this thing into the ground before we know it.

New commander in 019 , they dumped Kenny while he is on furlough ,haaaaaaaa no soup for you , but I guess it doesn't matter no good bosses left out there from commanders on down heard new guy is a big jagoff

Who writes a letter to the FOP board supposedly airing Mike's dirty laundry then asks for a severance package? A disgruntled, recently fired employee, that's who! The only mistake the FOP made in this instance was hiring her in her first place.

8/16/2012 01:56:00 PM

Who does that? A person who is wrongly terminated, who's being vilified by the former boss, who asked that a letter be carried into a board meeting to explain her side of the story.

And Mike is the one who asked her to leave her former job and take this one.

Shields is a tool of the machine we are all duppedLoss ofHoliday PayUniform AllowanceDuty AvailP Days GoneMedical DaysOut of Grade PayMilitary PayLimit of LOAs

8/16/2012 03:03:00 PMI call bullshit on this one. For instance, military pay is guaranteed by city ordinance, not our contract. If you were a real police, you would know this. Stop spreading bullshit rumors to stir the pot.

Anonymous said...New commander in 019 , they dumped Kenny while he is on furlough ,haaaaaaaa no soup for you , but I guess it doesn't matter no good bosses left out there from commanders on down heard new guy is a big jagoff

8/16/2012 07:58:00 PM

Kenny wasn't "dumped." Still a commander and now XO in a unit. Not a bad dump. And Voulgaris wasn't promoted ... yet.

I will bite off my nose to spite my face. I never liked this SOB. Now we will get it stuck in our ass. Serves us right. F this contract we are f-ed. Thanks to all the jags that voted him in. I hope you like your non-raise and benefits cut. Get rid of this asshat and move forward. The funny thing is I dont care anymore. f this f--ing city anyway.

Wait, let me get this staight. Sields wants to screw all of us for his own bennefits. He's crazy, uncaring, and self absorbed because a disgruntled and fired employee said so. Therefore it must be true because its a topic on SCC!Get a grip officers.I go to the meetings and I see a completely different side. I don't like a lot of what he has to say, but I know that he has the best intentions for all.And it doesn't always work out that way.I suggest that you all better attend the meetings before you pass any judgements.

Saw the letter. Don't feel much sympathy for the girl. She was friends with the guy way before he became her boss. Working for a friend never really turns out how you think and I'm pretty sure he treated you the same before you worked for him. For this woman to come out, after the fact, and make silly opinionated allegations, just shows that she is upset at losing her job. That is regrettable but trashing someone and subtly insinuating things about his family life etc is pretty immature. Both of you seem pretty immature. Perhaps that's why you were friends. I sure hope you don't get a severance package on my dime. You were lucky to get a higher percentage raise than any member who pays your salary...we got 1 %. Brush yourself off and get your unemployment benefits for being fired. That should be the only severance package you get.

Also the snakes that work up on Washington need to stop trying to undermine each other. I am disappointed with the whole lot of you. Your silence when the letter was due as well as the sneaky backstabbing events of which this letter is yet another example is unprofessional, stupid, shallow, and does not serve the membership in any way. Count your last days to all that office, civilian and sworn. The whole office is a bunch of unprofessional people.

Did anyone see the Tribune reported very late last night so to hide the story that Commander Brian Thompson and the City of Chicago are being sued for Shakman violations for dumping senior white bodyguards and hiring new guards immediately after Rham was elected? The suit alleges Rham kept on the newer, less experienced-minority guards and dumped the senior white guards so Rham could bring in his own white guards that coincidentally volunteered their own time during the election. Terry Hilliard who is a Long time family friend and play uncle of Commander Thompson said the secret service helped picked the guards that stayed on the detail

8/16/2012 07:46:00 AM

Brian is a good guy and fair. People get replaced all the time. It's not racial or about seniority. There is no guideline for a volunteer assignment. I understand that there is a difference in pay and that sucks but getting that position doesn't mean it's a lifetime assignment. A lot of people got dumped from all over the department and some of those spots got filled with new bosses people. That's just the way it goes. Unfortunate but not a case for court.

This letter and it's contents was corroborated by 3 of FOP's elected officials who share the offices. It is 100% true. No exaggerations, only fact. If you have a friend down at the lodge, call and find out yourself.This guy is so bad, even his inner circle is dissolving, but that extra 24000 bucks a year keep them there. Shields was a huge mistake.

8/16/2012 08:32:00 AM

This is so stupid. Yeah yeah corroborated by 3 fop elected officials who also dropped the ball with taking care of the membership. You guys need to go back to kindergarten with this stupid stuff. Get organized because this is your last term....everyone of you.

Off topic, Duane De Vries, after taking the Commander spot, gave it up, whats with that? Billy Dunn new Commander of 18. Good Guy

8/16/2012 08:09:00 PM

My guess is that he saw the complete mess that was started by Georgas and finished by Angarone- dist is a bunch of whining, bitching tattletale clout heavy cliques. not a good place to be....hopefully they open up some dists for bids

Anyone smart enough to competently run our union isnt on this job. A labor attorney should run the union similar to a CEO. With board members all being elected police officers. Why anyone voted for this idiot Shields is a mystery. He came from the pension board which has damaged our pension beyond repair. So what do you guys do? You make him Fop president. Typical chicago thinking.

8/16/2012 04:14:00 PM

Your backhanded insult to police officers intelligence and skill levels is shortsighted. I know many intelligent and organized officers who would serve the membership well. Just because they aren't working for the fop does not negate their existence. If you think a civilian labor attorney won't be corrupt and self serving you must be a youngin'. What do all the attorney politicians of this state and city do? Are you that naive?

Mike and his family are respected by their peers and co-workers. It will take more than a "letter" from some angry ex-employee to take down the FOP Pres. Support who u voted for and show up to the meetings.

Those morons gave us crap contracts as I recall. Remember the contract the entire membership voted down, but was shoved up our ass? That was Nolan, Donaghue, Bella, and the rest of the citywide team's fault. Remember our now expired contract? AWESOME...not.Oh...and who was the moron from the "citywide team" that wrote about the jam a copper got himself into in the news letter. That could have been handled,quietly,with some suspension time, but nooooo...those idiots wrote about it and tipped off the media. Whola! The copper gets fired by Cline and prosecutedby the CCSA for a slap. I would have to go back thru news letters to be sure, but I think Bella wrote the article. Either way those fucknuts should have been careful of what they put in the news letter.As far as I'm concerned there is only one criteria to judge Shields, the next contract we get. Not the adjective filled screed of some broad who has "panic attacks".

8/16/2012 01:46:00 PM

what contract did we ever vote for you ignat 15 year wonder you dont know shit. I cannot understabd how stupid the P.O.s have become in the last 10 years. WE NEVER VOTED AND RECEIVED A CONTRACT

Those morons gave us crap contracts as I recall. Remember the contract the entire membership voted down, but was shoved up our ass? That was Nolan, Donaghue, Bella, and the rest of the citywide team's fault. Remember our now expired contract? AWESOME...not.

Again sharpie, you ignant fuck the city wide team ran against nolan, Donahue was the first citywide tickey president to win get it write or shut you trap

As far as I'm concerned there is only one criteria to judge Shields, the next contract we get. Not the adjective filled screed of some broad who has "panic attacks".-------You are a male pig. Regardless of whether what this woman wrote is true, your reference to women as 'broads' and 'panic attacks' is evidence of your sexist attitude. Sounds like you'd fit right in with the FOP staff.

If you think it's fine to refer to women as 'broads', then I think it would be fine for women to refer to you as a JAGBAG. Actually an ASSHAT JAGBAG is even more appropriate.

Anonymous said...fyi commander kenney in 019 demoted to xo.now vulgaris steps in.vulgaris you have 60 tact guys. send half of them on clark st. and belmont and sheffield detail.

8/17/2012 03:36:00 AM

Kenny wasn't "demoted." He was reassigned as an executive officer (XO). He's STILL a commander. In fact, he's got a better gig. Executive Officer is a POSITION, not a RANK. There are several commanders serving as XO's.

The only letter I give a fuck about is the one the Flop failed to send to the city in time.

Why is that not a hot topic on this thread? Did you people forget that this man-child collecting a six figure salary to represent our interests DROPPED THE FUCKING BALL?!

I don't care what scam he has going on the side or how he treats the help. What I do care about is him fucking up a contract that puts food on my family table and keeps a roof over my head.

That salary should be earned by hard work and putting the men and women of this department before anything else. We're in the fight of our lives with this prick Rahm and we don't need a little boy in this fight. We need a man who stands for what we stand for.

Anyone smart enough to competently run our union isnt on this job. A labor attorney should run the union similar to a CEO. With board members all being elected police officers. Why anyone voted for this idiot Shields is a mystery. He came from the pension board which has damaged our pension beyond repair. So what do you guys do? You make him Fop president. Typical chicago thinking.

8/16/2012 04:14:00 PM

Your backhanded insult to police officers intelligence and skill levels is shortsighted. I know many intelligent and organized officers who would serve the membership well. Just because they aren't working for the fop does not negate their existence. If you think a civilian labor attorney won't be corrupt and self serving you must be a youngin'. What do all the attorney politicians of this state and city do? Are you that naive?

Ok you got me. Ill remove smart enough and replace it with skilled enough. And a true national search not a local one would possibly eliminate the corruption factor. And why do you think a Po with no involvement with the union up to this time would be able to run it? Let me guess you voted for shields. Because he didnt have much experience either.

seriously???? "demoted"???--arent the asshat xos who were commanders STILL making commander pay--that is until the day they can eliminate all the redundant "lady in waiting" xo spots---or fill them with Sgts at Sgts pay (like the DSS role)- or maybe they can fill them with POs at officers pay

As far as secretary's go I would have kept Mary Pat. She was just a salaried office worker, not elected. She is loyal to whoever pays her salary. I found her to be knowledgeable and polite. As a unit rep who frequently called the FOP office I found that she knew more about contract and FOP issues than at least one elected officer who would simply read to me from the contract book when I had a question.

I've fucking had it with our union president. Shields hides behind a blanket emailed response. Show your face at roll calls and start talking about contract negotiations. You draw a salary from the city as a cop, from the fop as the president and from the pension board , you drive a company car and eat lunch and whatever else on the union dime that we pay for so start making some fucking appearances.

Anonymous said...I will bite off my nose to spite my face. I never liked this SOB. Now we will get it stuck in our ass. Serves us right. F this contract we are f-ed. Thanks to all the jags that voted him in. I hope you like your non-raise and benefits cut. Get rid of this asshat and move forward. The funny thing is I dont care anymore. f this f--ing city anyway

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If you are serious about leaving the CPD please call me at 312.743.0378 regarding possible employment. With your outgoing personality and uplifting attitude you are just what were looking for.

OT: Suntimes is running a story about the city possibly looking into bringing back some of these disabled officers and putting them back to work in a light duty status.Sounds like a great idea,why are these former officers holding down other jobs while collecting a check from the city.Just don't seem right, put them at call back or something they can fit into.Double dipping is Bull Shit

XO's are one rank below the person they work for. If they work for a Commander, they are a Captain. If they work for a Deputy Chief, they are a Commander. if they work for a Chief, they are a deputy Chief.

Anonymous said...Anonymous said...fyi commander kenney in 019 demoted to xo.now vulgaris steps in.vulgaris you have 60 tact guys. send half of them on clark st. and belmont and sheffield detail.

8/17/2012 03:36:00 AM

Kenny wasn't "demoted." He was reassigned as an executive officer (XO). He's STILL a commander. In fact, he's got a better gig. Executive Officer is a POSITION, not a RANK. There are several commanders serving as XO's.

8/17/2012 07:44:00 AM

Most pof us PO's out here have positions too. That position is usually bent over receiving a screwing from the City.

what contract did we ever vote for you ignat 15 year wonder you dont know shit. I cannot understabd how stupid the P.O.s have become in the last 10 years. WE NEVER VOTED AND RECEIVED A CONTRACT

You are kidding. The last contract Nolan and Podgorny negotiated was voted down by the memebership. They then changed a few words and agreed to the same contract with out putting out the second vote to the membership. So, I do not see why you had to throw the insults out. They shoved that contract right up our arses and I've only been around 16 years and I remember that contract.

You are kidding. The last contract Nolan and Podgorny negotiated was voted down by the memebership. They then changed a few words and agreed to the same contract with out putting out the second vote to the membership. So, I do not see why you had to throw the insults out. They shoved that contract right up our arses and I've only been around 16 years and I remember that contract

Really fuck stick what mayor was that under Balandic every contract we got under Daley came from arbitration. And Nolan wasnt around when harold b mayor go play with your barbie

You are kidding. The last contract Nolan and Podgorny negotiated was voted down by the memebership. They then changed a few words and agreed to the same contract with out putting out the second vote to the membership.

I hated Nolan.You really think your vote on a proposed contract is going to have any impact on an arbitrators opinion? Well then Mikey's really stupid he should draw up a proposal that 100 percent pay raises and take home cars and put out to a membership vote. Do you think it will win? cause I know Rahm will buckle if thats what we demand right?. get your shine box kid

The statement the FOP membership has never voted yes concerning a contract is not correct. The FOP membership under Nolan right before the 1996 Democratic Convention voted to accept a contract from the city, because the contract involved health insurance savings for retirees and modest pay raises.

Just remember what happened in the police station in Detroit,if the city has LIGHT DUTY people assigned to the desk, and god help you RAHM, ONE officer is injured or murdered. GOD HELP YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OT: Suntimes is running a story about the city possibly looking into bringing back some of these disabled officers and putting them back to work in a light duty status.Sounds like a great idea,why are these former officers holding down other jobs while collecting a check from the city.Just don't seem right, put them at call back or something they can fit into.Double dipping is Bull Shit -----------------------------------FYI with the exception of the few who sued none of the others were offered any light duty position. The problem for the city here is light duty jobs are primarily filled with civilians aor lower paid individuals. A cop on light duty get his cop pay. Consequently the AFCSE and IBEW start screaming that since their members are doing the same job so they should get the same pay. This is why the practice was ended many years ago. And, they are not double dipping - they are prhibited for working for any unit of government that levels property taxes on the city. About 2000, they had their benefits cut from 76% to 60% if they claimed that could work at gainful employment other than a police officer or fireman. That was done to save the pension money and it released these officers to make what they could in the private sector.

Retirees not included in any contract? Better re-read your contract. Ever hear of premium free healthcare at ages 55 and 60? You guys think because some nonsense you write gets posted that makes it true?